A US submarine sank an Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean, the first such sinking by the US Navy since the 1940s. Many sailors are feared dead. The incident signals an escalation of regional tensions reaching far beyond the Middle East.
Donald Trump said it is “too late to talk” to Iran, claiming recent US action has neutralised key assets. His stance escalated tensions and opened a rift with Britain over the next steps, following an incident in Tehran that heightened regional concern.
Donald Trump ordered large-scale US military action against Iran, triggering regional incidents and shaking markets. Oil and gas prices rose, reports cited friendly fire losses, and questions intensified over allied support alongside scrutiny of the operation’s aims, costs and risks.
Iran launched coordinated operations across the Gulf after the killing of a senior cleric, causing fires in the UAE and leaving US personnel dead, officials said. RAF jets intercepted uncrewed aircraft as Tehran reshuffled its leadership amid escalating regional tension.
About 1m 16–24s are not in education, employment or training, raising fears of a “lost generation”. Experts urge the chancellor to introduce a jobs or training guarantee, expand apprenticeships and improve careers support to prevent long‑term economic scarring.
Police uncovered a large-scale cannabis farm inside a former town-centre casino, with thousands of plants across four floors. The building had been heavily fortified. Officers seized the crop and opened an investigation into an organised gang, including suspected money‑laundering.
Ministers unveiled a clampdown on online adult content: banning incest‑themed material, tightening oversight of platforms and targeting offenders who hide behind screens. The package aims to curb abuse and forms part of a wider strategy to protect women and girls.
Peter Mandelson was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office linked to his association with Jeffrey Epstein. Detectives questioned the ex-Labour grandee as part of an inquiry into whether official information was improperly shared.
Following his brother’s arrest, the King has instructed aides to grant police full access to documents and devices. An email cited by sources claims a whistleblower flagged concerns about a financial fixer linked to his brother. Palace figures brace for wider scrutiny.
The King said the law must take its course after Andrew was arrested at his Norfolk home and questioned on suspicion of misconduct in public office, following newly surfaced emails linked to Jeffrey Epstein. He denies wrongdoing and was later released while the inquiry continues.